Pierre-Luc Gagnon facts for kids
Pierre-Luc Gagnon in San Diego in 2009
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Pierre Luc Gagnon |
| Nickname(s) | PLG |
| Born | May 2, 1980 Boucherville, Quebec, Canada |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 168 pounds (76 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Vert, Big Air and Vert Doubles |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Canada | ||
| Men's Skateboarding | ||
| X Games | ||
| Gold | 2002 Philadelphia | Vert |
| Gold | 2002 Philadelphia | Vert Best Trick |
| Gold | 2005 Los Angeles | Vert |
| Gold | 2008 Los Angeles | Vert |
| Gold | 2009 Los Angeles | Vert |
| Gold | 2010 Los Angeles | Vert |
| Gold | 2010 Los Angeles | Vert Best Trick |
| Gold | 2012 Los Angeles | Vert |
| Gold | 2015 Austin | Vert |
| Silver | 2000 San Francisco | Vert |
| Silver | 2000 San Francisco | Vert Doubles |
| Silver | 2004 Los Angeles | Big Air |
| Silver | 2004 Los Angeles | Vert |
| Silver | 2004 Los Angeles | Vert Best Trick |
| Silver | 2005 Los Angeles | Big Air |
| Silver | 2007 Los Angeles | Vert |
| Silver | 2011 Los Angeles | Vert |
| Silver | 2013 Los Angeles | Vert |
| Bronze | 2005 Los Angeles | Vert Best Trick |
| Bronze | 2007 Los Angeles | Big Air |
| Dew Tour (Year End Standings) | ||
| Gold | Dew Tour 2008 | Vert |
| Gold | Dew Tour 2010 | Vert |
| Gold | Dew Tour 2011 | Vert |
| Silver | Dew Tour 2005 | Vert |
| Bronze | Dew Tour 2007 | Vert |
| Bronze | Dew Tour 2009 | Vert |
| Gravity Games | ||
| Gold | 2002 Cleveland | Vert Best Trick |
| Silver | 2005 Woodwate | Vert Best Trick |
| Bronze | 2000 Providence | Vert |
| Bronze | 2002 Cleveland | Vert |
| Bronze | 2004 Cleveland | Vert |
Pierre-Luc Gagnon, often called PLG, is a famous professional skateboarder from Canada. He was born on May 2, 1980, in Boucherville, Quebec. PLG is known for his amazing skills in Vert, Big Air, and Vert Doubles skateboarding.
He started skateboarding in 1988 and entered his very first competition in 1992. Since then, he has become one of the most successful skateboarders in the world.
A Champion Skateboarder
Pierre-Luc Gagnon is a regular competitor at the X Games, which are like the Olympics for extreme sports. He has won many medals there, showing off his talent in different skateboarding styles.
- Vert skateboarding involves riding on a U-shaped ramp called a half-pipe. Skaters perform tricks high above the edge.
- Big Air means launching off a huge ramp to do tricks high in the air.
- Vert Best Trick is a competition where skaters try to do the most impressive single trick on the vert ramp.
PLG has won a total of nineteen medals at the X Games, including nine gold medals! This shows how consistently good he is. He has also won competitions on the Dew Tour and at the Gravity Games.
Amazing Tricks and Wins
PLG is known for his technical and difficult tricks. One of his famous moves is the "nollie heelflip indy 540." This trick combines a flip of the board with a spin in the air.
In 2008, PLG won the Skateboard Vert event at the AST China Invitational in Beijing. He continued his winning streak at the X Games, earning his third gold medal in a row and fifth overall in 2010. Soon after, he won the Maloof Money Cup skateboard vert competition for the second time. He also won the Dew Cup in 2011.
Beyond the Skateboard
Pierre-Luc Gagnon is about 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs about 168 pounds (76 kg). Many companies support him because of his talent. His sponsors include Darkstar skateboards, RDS clothing, Osiris Footwear, Electric visual, Monster energy drink, BOOM Headphones, Capix helmets, and Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
PLG also appeared on a reality TV show called The X-Life on VH1. This show gave fans a look into the lives of extreme sports athletes.
See also
In Spanish: Pierre-Luc Gagnon para niños
